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Sitting Pretty

Sitting Pretty

Spotted this beauty at a place near our home where brown pelicans tend to congregate and wait for fishermen to toss them their scraps while cleaning fish after ...
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Spotted this beauty at a place near our home where brown pelicans tend to congregate and wait for fishermen to toss them their scraps while cleaning fish after a day of fishing. I love how it sat there preening and practically posing. Gorgeous creatures. Calcasieu Point near Lake Charles, LA.
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A fabulous photo. Loads of detail. Good work

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Thank you so much!! I love the pelicans!

Awwww, one of my favorite shots was awarded a ViewBug "Peer Choice Award!" Love these beautiful creatures.

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